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Susanne Sundfør's Divine Organ Odes
28 Oct
Summary
- Singer draws on 14th-century Christian text for divine-themed album.
- Music features pipe organ and vocals, recorded live in a church.
- Album explores themes of mystical devotion and spiritual encounters.
Susanne Sundfør's eighth album, "Revelations of Divine Love," marks a profound shift towards spiritual exploration, drawing heavily from Julian of Norwich's 14th-century text.
Recorded in a Norwegian church with organist Kit Downes, the album features pipe organ and Sundfør's voice, creating an austere, liturgical sound. Influenced by her friend's spiritual journey and cancer battle, Sundfør directly addresses the divine.
The music, characterized by repetition and minimalist organ arrangements, evokes a trance-like state, echoing Terry Riley's work. The album's intense piety and self-seriousness invite listeners to a deep, potentially transcendent, devotional experience.
